ConXerv - School of Sustainability
About Us:
ConXerv serves as the functional committee of the School of Sustainability at XIM University, with the core objective of enabling practical learning, collaboration, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. It actively designs and drives industry engagements, flagship events, networking platforms, and sustainability-focused initiatives to connect academic learning with real-world practice.
With a strong focus on innovation and purpose, ConXerv equips students to take initiative, build leadership capabilities, and create tangible impact, while strengthening the sustainability ecosystem within the campus and extending it to external stakeholders.
Student Team Members
COORDINATOR: Aishree Patra
Mail ID: [email protected]
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Aishree Patra (Coordinator)
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+91 8500876976
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US25049
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Rittu Anilkumar (Deputy Coordinator)
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+91 9048255879
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Ipsita Dash (Treasurer)
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+91 8328940544
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Harshul Shaurya Singh (Core Member)
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+91 9599957746
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Ishika Kar (Core Member)
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+91 7439354997
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Kavya (Core Member)
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+91 6283847761
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Our Mission
Our mission is to empower students to become future leaders in sustainability by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and action. We achieve this through a range of events, activities, and initiatives that promote critical thinking, knowledge sharing, and practical experience in sustainability challenges.
Events and Activities
ConXerv organizes various events and activities throughout the year to engage students in sustainability:
1. Parivartan: Annual Business Conclave: Parivartan is the flagship two-day annual business conclave hosted by ConXerv. It brings together stakeholders from industry, policy, academia, and the development sector to discuss key sustainability challenges and solutions. The conclave blends thought leadership, expert discussions, and interactive sessions, enabling participants to explore the integration of sustainability into business strategy, policy, and practice.
The 2025 Parivartan was held on 29th–30th August 2025, centered around the theme: “Roots of Resilience: Valuing Biodiversity & Nature-Based Solutions for India’s Sustainable Business Future.”
Day 1: The day focused on the importance of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) through the Narmada Riparian Restoration Initiative, highlighting how ecological restoration can revive biodiversity, improve water retention, and restore habitats while addressing climate change. The session also emphasized local institutions, youth participation, policy integration, and sustainable livelihood models, including a case study from Mayurbhanj, Odisha. A hands-on workshop on Carbon Credits by Nithin Raja Cherukuri encouraged participants to engage in practical sustainability learning and solution-oriented problem-solving.
Day 2: The second day focused on climate mitigation, biodiversity conservation, livelihood development, decarbonization, and energy transition. Sessions highlighted Nature-Based Solutions, sustainable resource management, wildlife protection, and cleaner energy alternatives such as hydrogen and carbon capture technologies, along with discussions on ESG-driven decarbonization and carbon markets. The Multi-Stakeholder Panel Discussion, moderated by J. P. Jagdev, brought together experts from consulting, academia, industry, and development sectors to discuss biodiversity conservation, ecological sustainability, and the role of policy and CSR in sustainable transitions.
Key Topics:
- Narmada Riparian Restoration Initiative
- Mayurbhanj, Odisha Sustainability Case Study
- Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Carbon Credits Workshop
- Climate Mitigation
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Wildlife Protection
- Decarbonization and Energy Transition
- ESG-Driven Decarbonization and Carbon Markets
Speakers:
- Dr. Nithin Raja Cherukuri – GC Advisory
- Dr. Sanjib Sarangi – Indian Grameen Services
- Dr. Antaryami Pradhan – Terracon Ecotech Pvt. Ltd. / IUCN
- Dr. Anirban Ghosh – Mahindra University
- Ms. Nivedita Narula – Jan Shikshan Sansthan
- Dr. Biswajit Mohanty – Wildlife Society of Orissa
- Mr. Partha Deb – Black & Veatch
- Smt. Vinita Arora – CMPDI, Coal India Ltd.
- Ms. Madhura Mitra – PwC India
- J. P. Jagdev – Moderator, Multi-Stakeholder Panel Discussion
2. QuizX: QuizX is conducted as a pre-event sustainability quiz to engage students and build momentum for Parivartan. It is organized for both batches of MBA-SM via the Unstop platform, focusing on key areas such as Sustainability, ESG, Climate Change, and Global Frameworks.
3. Paritraan: Paritraan is the official quarterly sustainability magazine of ConXerv, bringing together diverse perspectives on some of the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. Each issue features a curated mix of articles exploring themes such as climate resilience, water security, sustainable development, circular economy, ESG frameworks, and grassroots innovation.
- Volume 2, Issue 1: Guardians of the Blue Planet: Reclaiming Ocean Futures through Justice, Knowledge, & Courage
- Volume 2, Issue 2: Beyond Hunger: Nutrition, Health and Human Potential
- Volume 2, Issue 3 (Special Summit Edition): Weight of our Wants: Redefining Value in the Age of Excess
- Volume 2, Issue 4: Roots Under Siege: Building Tomorrow Without Losing the Ground Beneath Us
4. Immersion Courses and Workshops: ConXerv organises workshops and certification courses led by industry experts and faculty on specific sustainability topics. These sessions provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills.
5. Case Competitions: ConXerv organizes structured, innovative case competitions that challenge students to tackle real-world sustainability issues. These competitions build critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable development.
6. Live Projects: ConXerv facilitates live projects that offer students hands-on experience in tackling real-world sustainability challenges. Partnering with businesses, NGOs, and government agencies, these projects allow students to apply their knowledge and make a tangible impact.
2025 Highlights
- Parivartan 2025 (29–30 August) themed “Roots of Resilience: Valuing Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions for India’s Sustainable Business Future.”
- QuizX: Multi-level sustainability quiz conducted for both batches of MBA-SM students.
- Paritraan: A quarterly sustainability magazine with four editions released throughout the year, including a special Summit Edition, covering themes related to SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
- Water and Climate Academy – Youth leadership program: ConXerv facilitated the Young Leadership Programme: Water & Climate Academy, convened by Mr. Ranjan K. Panda (Water Man of Odisha), Founder-Mentor, Youth4Water India, in a four-day residential climate leadership initiative. It brought together expert sessions, thematic discussions, and field immersions to build practical, solution-oriented understanding of water and climate challenges.
- Studio ConXerv: Social media and Spotify podcast series featuring founders, practitioners, and industry leaders during the summit.
- Climate Court Simulation: Inspired by Model United Nations (MUN), that introduces students to global climate governance and decision-making.
- ISO 14064 – Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Lead Verifier Certification Course
- BRSR Certification Course
- Student-led Excel Crash Course
Annual Business Conclave - Parivartan
QuizX
Climate Court Simulation
Water and Climate Academy
Studio ConXerv
